Thieves failed to understand the full assignment after targeting Ford F-150 Raptor models. These trucks are popular models that can be sold or scrapped for parts. The only problem is that the Ford F-150 Raptor is thirsty, so the thieves didn’t get far. 

Thieves run out of gas while stealing Ford F-150 Raptor trucks 

When thieves took off with 10 Ford F-150 Raptor models, they didn’t consider how thirsty these trucks are. The F-150 Raptor gets an EPA-estimated 14 mpg in the city and up to 18 mpg on the highway. 

Meaning, that if thieves wanted to get far away with these trucks, then they need a lot of gas. It’s unclear how full the gas tanks were when the thieves started to get away, but it wasn’t enough. 

The trucks were stolen from the Ford plant in Woodhaven, Michigan on Wednesday the 17, around 2 AM. They drove a stolen Kia through the security fence and abandoned it for the F-150 Raptor models. 

One truck was recovered on I-75 North Line Road after being abandoned due to running out of gas. Another truck was found a few miles away on I-75 at Gibraltar Road. 

Four more empty F-150 Raptor models were spotted at a gas station in Harper Woods, roughly 36 miles from the storage lot. The drivers are in custody and didn’t expect the Raptor to be so thirsty. 

Ford needs to increase its security if people who don’t know much about the targeted trucks can take off with them so easily. 

Also, the thieves may have had more success with the Ford F-150 Hybrid, which gets an EPA-estimated 25 mpg in the city and up to 26 mpg on the highway. 

But the Hybrid only cranks out 430 hp and 570 lb-ft of torque while the Raptor provides 450 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque. Plus, it’s loaded with off-roading upgrades. 

Also, the Ford F-150 Raptor has an MSRP of $78,440, while the F-150 Hybrid starts at $58,555. So, the Raptor is the more alluring target. 

Things could have been much worse if the Raptor trucks had full tanks of gas. Plus, only six of the 10 stolen trucks were recovered. Where are the other four?